Thank you Rebel Without A Cause, I finally understand that "James Dean daydream look in your eye." He has become so mythical because of his charm and tragic ending. Receiving two Oscar nominations at the age of 24 years old, AFTER his death is beyond insane. Dean is the definition of cool, he's a great drunk, and he rocks the hell out of that red jacket.
Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo are both fun and psychotic as they each received nominations as supporting actors. I enjoy this Wood performance much more than The Searchers. While it's odd how remarkably okay she is after her boyfriend dies and then says "I love you" to someone else, she is incredibly cute and has great chemistry with Dean. Maybe she's a little messed up from her dad continuously calling her glamorpuss lol.
The cool factor of this film really saves the story. The dialogue and plot are actually insane when looked at closely but each new set piece combined with the actors' charm brings an awesome adventure. The cars and fashion are so much fun. The police station opener is a great way to introduce the struggles of our main characters. The high school stuff is super cheesy but the production design makes up for it. I could hang out in and around the Griffith Observatory all day. The 'chicken run' sequence is exciting. I love when the three are in the mansion acting like they are proposed buyers. The planetarium ending is a gut punch but exactly what the film needs.
RIP James Dean, you are forever an icon.
"YOU'RE TEARING ME APART!"
"It's just the age when nothing fits"
"I got the bullets!"
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Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo are both fun and psychotic as they each received nominations as supporting actors. I enjoy this Wood performance much more than The Searchers. While it's odd how remarkably okay she is after her boyfriend dies and then says "I love you" to someone else, she is incredibly cute and has great chemistry with Dean. Maybe she's a little messed up from her dad continuously calling her glamorpuss lol.
The cool factor of this film really saves the story. The dialogue and plot are actually insane when looked at closely but each new set piece combined with the actors' charm brings an awesome adventure. The cars and fashion are so much fun. The police station opener is a great way to introduce the struggles of our main characters. The high school stuff is super cheesy but the production design makes up for it. I could hang out in and around the Griffith Observatory all day. The 'chicken run' sequence is exciting. I love when the three are in the mansion acting like they are proposed buyers. The planetarium ending is a gut punch but exactly what the film needs.
RIP James Dean, you are forever an icon.
"YOU'RE TEARING ME APART!"
"It's just the age when nothing fits"
"I got the bullets!"
👍63%
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